as in to confess
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
had a strong suspicion about which coworker stole her food from the office fridge, but the likely culprit refused to own up
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Stephanie brings a pistol along, with Sean stuck in the middle in an elaborate attempt to get the dearly-but-not-really departed to confess to murder on tape.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025 -
Anthony reportedly confessed to stabbing Metcalf when he was arrested by a school resource officer at Kuykendall Stadium in the minutes following the attack.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Davidson openly admits his adoration for Axe, leaning into these more sophisticated scents for everyday use, and soliciting advice to the next generation on how to build confidence while upgrading any younger guy's aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The government admitted its mistake but has proven unwilling or unable to correct its error and effect Garcia’s return.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Own (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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